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Kakustha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexKākustha (काकुस्थ).—The father of Gau who was married to Yati.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 68. 13; Vāyu-purāṇa 93. 14.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Ends with: Ekakushtha.
Full-text: Ga, Ashvacarya, Adibaka, Anena, Puranjaya, Yati, Vikukshi, Indra.
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Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 47 - The holy sage and the princes arrive at Vishala < [Book 1 - Bala-kanda]
Chapter 110 - Vasishtha calls upon Rama to return < [Book 2 - Ayodhya-kanda]
Chapter 111 - Shri Rama is resolved to follow his father’s command < [Book 2 - Ayodhya-kanda]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter IX - Viswamitra’s wrath. and his enraged speech < [Book I - Vairagya khanda (vairagya khanda)]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 6 - The Story of a House-Lizard < [Section 7 - Vaiśākhamāsa-māhātmya]
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 11 - Account of Raivata and His Sons < [Book 1 - Harivamsa Parva]